The world of travel may have come to a temporary halt, but major national and international events are set to bring happiness back into our lives. Following a break, these sporting events from across the globe are geared up to hit the fields once again with fans cheering in from their respective homes. Here are the top four sporting events coming up in September to uplift your 2020 mood. By Bayar Jain
1. Indian Premier League (IPL)
September 19, 2020, to November 10, 2020
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A mere announcement of this cricketing event is needed to send fans in a happy frenzy, and this year was no different. Set to begin on September 19, this year’s tournament will be held in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) with fans cheering from miles away. Coupled with the chance to see newly retired MS Dhoni bat it out as caption of IPL team, Chennai Super Kings, the emotions this season are bound to skyrocket. Adding to the expected frenzy this year is a prediction of cricket enthusiasts flocking to mobile gaming and e-Sports platforms like Dream11—the game’s title sponsor this year.
2. Caribbean Premier League (CPLT20)
August 18, 2020, to September 10, 2020
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While international cricketing tournaments have started, CPL is the first major T20 league to set the ball rolling post the pandemic. The entire season will be held in Trinidad and Tobago—as opposed to the six countries (Trinidad and Tobago, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Guyana, Barbados, Jamaica and Saint Lucia) shortlisted earlier—with fans tuning in on the live action via streaming portals.
3. 2020 Boston Marathon
September 7, 2020, to September 14, 2020
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Strictly speaking, the marathon was declared cancelled this year, but with a silver lining: a virtual race. The Boston Athletic Association stated that keeping in mind prevalent social distancing norms, the competition will be held remotely with participants free to complete the race within a six-hour period in their respective destinations, provided it’s done in one continuous stretch. To add to the authenticity, players are being given printable finish lines to breakthrough at the end of the race.
4. 2020–21 Premier League
September 12, 2020, to May 23, 2021
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A much-loved tournament among football fanatics, this year’s battle begins mid-September and extends well into the next year. Initially scheduled for August, the league was forced to postpone due to a delay in the previous league’s finale owing to COVID-19. That, however, has not dampened fans’ spirits.
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Bayar Jain
Senior Content Manager
Equipped with a degree in Sociology (Honours) from the University of Delhi, and a post graduate diploma in English Journalism and Mass Communication from Xavier Institute of Communications, Mumbai, Bayar enjoys sharing stories of people, places, and different cultures. When not typing her travel tales, you can catch the hobbyist photographer capturing the next frame, dabbling in arts and crafts, or gushing over puppers and kittens.
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